AIRPORT CONSULTING SERVICES – Airport Layout Plan Update

Emmet County, Michigan has issued Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #EC-10-2024 #25 for Airport Consulting Services to update the Airport Layout Plan for Pellston Regional Airport. The procurement seeks qualified consulting firms to provide planning services focused on the Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14E. Specific deliverables include updating photogrammetry, topographic mapping, updating Exhibit A to FAA SOP 3.0 Standards, and developing a narrative to FAA SOP 2.0 Standards. Evaluation criteria will encompass familiarity with airport needs, corporate aviation consulting background, demonstrated project experience, key personnel qualifications, and knowledge of FAA and state policies. Critical dates include the RFQ release on October 14, 2024, written questions due by October 22, 2024, and Statements of Qualification (SOQ) due by November 4, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST, with a tentative consultant selection date of November 21, 2024. The contract term is five years from the date of award, and cost will not be a factor in the initial qualification process.

Proposing firms must provide at least three Part 139 references within Michigan and submit comprehensive documentation including business representations, insurance certificates, and minority vendor certifications. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the RFQ suggests an openness to diverse consulting firms, particularly those with demonstrated expertise in airport planning. The county reserves the right to reject any proposals and will conduct an internal review process that may include interviews with potential consultants. Individual project contracts will be negotiated separately under the Airport Improvement Program, with the expectation that selected consultants will have robust aviation consulting capabilities. Although specific budget ranges are not provided in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the Airport Layout Plan Update suggests a significant professional services engagement with potential for multiple project implementations over the five-year contract period.